TV Stand Size Guide: Width, Height and Depth by TV Size

Quick answer: TV stand size starts with your TV's real width, not the number on the box. Choose a stand at least 4 in wider than the TV, and up to 12 in wider if the wall allows it. A 65 in TV is about 57 in wide, so it needs a stand 61 to 69 in wide. For height, put the centre of the screen at seated eye level, about 40 in from the floor. For that TV, the stand should be about 24 in high.

The width rules come from Povison and Sicotas, two furniture makers. The safety advice comes from Health Canada.

TV stand size chart by TV size

A TV's size is the diagonal of the screen. On a 16:9 screen, the width is about 0.87 × the diagonal and the height is about 0.49 × the diagonal. So 65 × 0.87 = about 57 in wide, and 65 × 0.49 = about 32 in high. Bezels add a little.

TV size	Screen width × height	Minimum stand width (TV + 4 in)	Roomy stand width (TV + 12 in)	Stand height at 40 in eye level
43 in	37.5 × 21.1 in	42 in (107 cm)	49 in (124 cm)	29.5 in
50 in	43.6 × 24.5 in	48 in (122 cm)	56 in (142 cm)	27.7 in
55 in	47.9 × 27 in	52 in (132 cm)	60 in (152 cm)	26.5 in
65 in	56.7 × 31.9 in	61 in (155 cm)	69 in (175 cm)	24.1 in
75 in	65.4 × 36.8 in	70 in (178 cm)	77 in (196 cm)	21.6 in
85 in	74.1 × 41.7 in	79 in (201 cm)	86 in (218 cm)	19.2 in

Screen sizes above are simple geometry. The margins follow Sicotas, which asks for 4 to 6 in of extra width in total, and Povison, which allows 2 to 6 in on each side. Stand heights are before TV feet.

What size TV stand do I need for a 65 inch TV?

Choose a stand 61 to 69 in wide. Povison's chart goes a little wider, at 63 to 72 in, which also works if the wall has room. A 60 in stand can hold a 65 in TV, but it leaves only about 1.7 in on each side (60 − 56.7 = 3.3, then ÷ 2). That is below the 2 in margin. With kids or pets, go wider.

Can a TV stand be smaller than the TV?

We don't recommend it. Health Canada says to use a stand designed for the right size and type of TV. At the very least, both TV feet must sit fully on the top, so measure the distance between the feet and the depth of each foot.

Read "for TVs up to" labels with care. It is a maximum, not a target. One 70 in console in our showroom is listed for TVs up to 80 in, and an 80 in TV is 69.7 in wide. That leaves about 0.1 in on each side. By the chart above, the same console suits a 65 in TV best and just reaches the minimum for a 75 in TV.

How tall should a TV stand be?

Your eyes should meet the middle of the screen when you sit. Use this formula:

Stand height = seated eye level − half the screen height − height of the TV feet.

1. Measure seated eye level. Measure from the floor to your eyes on your usual seat. Sicotas puts most adults at 38 to 42 in on a regular sofa; Povison says 40 to 43 in.
2. Find half the screen height. Use the chart, or multiply the TV size by 0.245.
3. Measure the feet. Take the gap from the table to the bottom of the screen. Spec sheets sometimes list it. Skip this step if the TV is wall-mounted above the stand.

Example: an eye level of 41 in, a 65 in TV (half the height is about 16 in) and 3 in feet. That gives 41 − 16 − 3 = 22 in. Bigger TVs need lower stands for this reason. In a bedroom, Sicotas suggests adding 2 to 4 in, because pillows raise your sightline. The same goes for a reclined seat. If you are between two sizes, take the lower one: Sicotas says slightly low is better than too high.

How deep should a TV stand be?

Povison and Sicotas both give 15 to 18 in for most setups. Check three things before you buy:

• TV feet. The feet must stay fully on the top, front and back.
• Soundbar. It sits in front of the TV, so it needs its own depth. Povison says a stand wider than the TV leaves room for a 36 to 45 in soundbar.
• Devices. Povison asks for shelf openings at least 18 in wide and 12 to 14 in deep for receivers and game consoles, plus cable cutouts 2 to 3 in across.

For a living room with little floor space, a narrow console table or a sideboard can do the job if the top passes the same width and depth checks.

How much weight can a TV stand hold?

Povison advises a top rating 20 to 50% above the weight of the TV and devices. Say your TV weighs 60 lb and your devices weigh 10 lb. Then 70 × 1.2 = 84 lb and 70 × 1.5 = 105 lb, so look for a rating of 84 to 105 lb. The TV weight is on its spec sheet.

Real TV stand sizes from our showroom

Here are stands on our floor on November 5, 2026. Stock is one-off open-box and liquidation, so it changes every week.

Stand type	W × H × D	Top rating	Best TV size	Our price (regular)
70 in console with doors	70 × 24.8 × 15.35 in	88 lb	65 to 75 in	$237.99 ($339.99)
70 in farmhouse console	70 × 23.6 × 15.7 in	330 lb	65 to 75 in	$300.00 ($375.99)
72 in solid pine stand, anti-tip device included	72 × 26 × 19 in	220 lb	70 to 75 in	$949.99 ($1,434.99)
Floating wall-mounted cabinet with LED lights	68.8 × 11.8 × 11.8 in	110 lb	65 in (maker's maximum)	$299.99 ($419.00)

The floating cabinet suits a TV that hangs on the wall: its 11.8 in depth leaves little room for TV feet.

Electric fireplace TV stands: what to check

The insert size. Compare the insert with the opening in the stand, not with the outside of the stand. Two inserts we have stocked measure 36 × 24 × 7.62 in and 39 × 27 × 8.98 in (W × H × D). The second is 27 in high, so it can't go inside a 24 in stand. Some "fireplace" consoles also ship without the insert, so read the listing.

The outlet. A 1,500 W heater on 120 V draws 12.5 A (1,500 ÷ 120). The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission says to plug electric heaters directly into a wall outlet, never into an extension cord or power strip. Follow the manual for your unit, including any clearance for the TV above.

The running cost. Hydro-Québec's Rate D, in force since April 1, 2026, is 7.065¢ per kWh for the first 40 kWh a day and 11.142¢ after that.

Heat setting	Cost per hour, first tier	Cost per hour, second tier
750 W	5.3¢ (0.75 × 7.065)	8.4¢ (0.75 × 11.142)
1,500 W	10.6¢ (1.5 × 7.065)	16.7¢ (1.5 × 11.142)

Four hours a night at 1,500 W for 30 days uses 180 kWh (1.5 × 4 × 30). That is about $12.72 in the first tier and $20.06 in the second, before taxes. Flames without heat draw less power; the manual gives the wattage.

How do you keep a TV stand from tipping?

Health Canada's advice applies to new and used furniture alike:

• Secure a flat-screen TV to the wall if you can. If you use a stand, attach the TV to the stand and to the wall if possible.
• Choose a wide, stable base that sits on the floor. Pieces on legs or wheels tip more easily.
• Anchor the stand with angle braces or safety straps, into a wall stud or with heavy-duty drywall anchors.

Buying open box? Our open-box furniture guide has the full inspection list. Then plan the rest of the room with the sofa guide, the coffee table size guide and the rug size guide.

FAQ

What size TV stand do I need for a 65 inch TV?

A 65 in TV is about 57 in wide, so choose a stand 61 to 69 in wide. Aim for about 24 in high, less the height of the TV feet.

How much wider than the TV should a TV stand be?

Plan at least 4 in wider in total, which is 2 in per side. Up to 6 in per side still looks balanced and leaves room for a soundbar.

Can a TV stand be smaller than the TV?

It is not recommended. Health Canada says to use a stand designed for the right size and type of TV, and both TV feet must sit fully on the top.

How tall should a TV stand be?

Take your seated eye level and subtract half the screen height and the height of the TV feet. At a 40 in eye level, that gives about 29.5 in for a 43 in TV and 19.2 in for an 85 in TV, before feet.

How much does an electric fireplace TV stand cost to run in Quebec?

At Hydro-Québec's Rate D, a 1,500 W heater costs about 10.6¢ an hour in the first tier and 16.7¢ in the second, before taxes.

By Awais Zahid, WanAyra Meubles, Montréal

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